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Guys vs Girls Weekends – the best according to travel bloggers
Whether you’re inclined to share jokes around a campfire with a beer in hand, or chat for hours on a couch with a bottle of wine, it’s a good idea to get away and spend some quality time with friends of the same sex every once in a while. It’s a sacred time where boys […]
42 Budget Backpackers in South Africa
We understand that travel can be expensive. But tight budgets don’t have to be the reason you’re stuck at home all year long. Here are some affordable backpackers where you can enjoy a holiday without making a huge dent in your wallet. Now you can spend more time and money on what really matters: quality […]
Brush up on your South Africanisms – The Travel Dictionary
Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]
South Africa’s 9 National Botanical Gardens
South Africa has 9 National Botanical Gardens, managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The focus of the gardens is to conserve and preserve South Africa’s unique indigenous plants and promote environmental interest. These gardens are fantastic for day outings and picnics, and we’d highly encourage a visit: 1. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, […]
Digging up the Past – Fossils and Artefacts in South Africa
Fossilized remains and artefacts discovered around the world have given humanity a blast from the past, by providing greater insight into how early mankind lived, what they ate, and what flora and fauna was around. Some of the richest fossil finds known to mankind can be found in our own backyard – and the latest find […]
Top 25 Tours to do in South Africa
South Africa has plenty of fantastic cities to explore, with all sorts of exciting activities and attractions on offer. Whether you’re after cultural, wildlife, recreational, food & wine, or sightseeing tours, you will find all you need and more in the sprawling plains of Mzansi. Read on to find out about the top 25 tours […]
South African Wildlife Photographers that bring the bush to Twitter
I am a complete wannabe when it comes to wildlife photography, but I prefer to blame my dinky point-and-click camera rather than my lack of skill. These guys, however, have got it completely right! If you want streams of epic wildlife photos popping up in your twitter feed, follow these talented South African wildlife photographers. […]
The A-Z of travel in South Africa
We’re always being asked to recommend attractions and activities in South Africa. It’s tough making a “Top 10” or even “Top 20” list, because there are so many fantastic things to do and see in Mzansi. So to shake things up a bit, we decided to bring you an A-Z South African travel guide. A […]
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